The Opportunity:
Working under the direction of the Senior Shipping Supervisor, the Distribution Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising employees within the shipping and order processing functions to ensure the efficient, accurate, and safe movement of products. This role oversees daily shipping operations to achieve distribution objectives while maintaining compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The incumbent is accountable for ensuring on-time departures, inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and exceptional customer service within a fast-paced poultry production environment.
Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by June 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
- Lead and supervise daily shipping and order processing operations to ensure accurate order picking, staging, loading, and on-time outbound deliveries.
- Direct and coach employees in safe equipment operation and efficient workflow execution while meeting productivity and service targets.
- Plan and adjust daily shipping schedules, staffing, and priorities to align with production volumes and customer requirements.
- Ensure accurate preparation and verification of shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, manifests, and packing slips.
- Oversee export and cross-border shipments, ensuring compliance with CFIA and U.S. (USDA/FDA) regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with Production, Distribution, Transportation, and external carriers to ensure smooth execution and timely issue resolution.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through proper system transactions (SAP), verification processes, and shipping controls.
- Monitor team performance, manage attendance, and address employee relations matters, including investigations and discipline.
- Promote a strong safety and food safety culture, ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety, HACCP, and CFIA standards.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall service levels.
What You’ll Bring:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a unionized transportation, distribution, or food production environment
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in food processing, supply chain, engineering technology, or business management
- Strong understanding of shipping, transportation, and export documentation processes, including cross-border (Canada–U.S.) shipments
- Knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements (USDA/FDA), export compliance, and customs documentation
- Experience preparing and verifying export documentation, including CFIA and U.S. import/export requirements
- Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
- Knowledge of HACCP, CFIA, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral; confident, decisive, and able to resolve conflict effectively
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:
- Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
- An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
- Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
- Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
About Us:
We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.
We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.
- We are carbon neutral.
- We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.
A diverse and inclusive work environment
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.
We embrace a strong, values-based culture
Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.
- Doing What’s Right
- Shared Value
- High Performance
- Diverse and Inclusive Teams
- Disciplined Decision Making
- Our Accountability
- Intense Curiosity
- Transparency and Humility
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.
Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.
